Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources